August 22, 2013 – NXT: Antonio Cesaro defeated Sami Zayn in a 2 out of 3 falls match. This was described as one of the best matches from WWE in years. Fans chanted “match of the year” and gave both men standing ovations.

November 21, 2013 – NXT: Sami Zayn defeated Leo Kruger in a beat the clock challenge. Sami Zayn ended up having the best time and same time as Adrian Neville. JBL comes and announced that Sami Zayn vs. Adrian Neville next week will determine the #1 contendership for the NXT title.

March 27, 2017 – RAW: Sami Zayn defeated Kevin Owens in a no disqualification, career vs. a spot at the Andre The Giant Memorial battle royal match.

April 2, 2017 – WrestleMania 33 Kickoff: Mojo Rawley defeated Aiden English and Apollo Crews and Bo Dallas and Braun Strowman and Chad Gable and Curt Hawkins and Curtis Axel and Dolph Ziggler and Epico and Fandango and Goldust and Heath Slater and Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso and Jinder Mahal and Kalisto and Killian Dain and Luke Harper and Mark Henry and Primo and R-Truth and Rhyno and Sami Zayn and Simon Gotch and Sin Cara and The Big Show and Tian Bing and Titus O’Neil and Tyler Breeze to win the Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal.

April 11, 2017 – SmackDown Live: It was revealed that Sami Zayn is now a member of the SmackDown Live brand. AJ Styles defeated Sami Zayn and Baron Corbin in a 3-way become #1 contender for the United States title.

June 24, 2017 – Live Event: Kevin Owens defeated Rusev and Sami Zayn in a 3-way match to retain the United States title.

June 27, 2017 – SmackDown Live: Baron Corbin defeated Sami Zayn.

July 1-3, 2017 – Live Event: Kevin Owens defeated AJ Styles and Sami Zayn in a 3-way match to retain the United States title.

July 4, 2017 – SmackDown Live: AJ Styles defeated Dolph Ziggler and Epico Colon and Erick Rowan and Fandango and Jason Jordan and Konnor and Luke Harper and Mojo Rawley and Sami Zayn and Sin Cara and Tye Dillinger and Tyler Breeze and Viktor and Zack Ryder in a Independence Day battle royal to become #1 contender for the United States title.